[Libs-Or] Civics for Adults - Aug-Sept workshops so far - and more...

[dcohen at hevanet.com]

Civics for Adults Update August 1, 2025

 

"Donna is a consummate professional. Donna delivered relevant, timely,
fact-based information in a non-partisan way. Participants were engaged and
left knowing more. Thank you, Donna." 

~ Liz Goodrich, Events Supervisor, Deschutes Public Library.  From June -
this workshop:

Representation, Our Federal Government and the Constitution. A timely and
thought-provoking workshop that encourages us to consider what is working in
our democracy and what may need some change! 

 

Upcoming workshops!

Citizen Activism 101-Making Change Happen 

Want to improve life for yourself and your neighbors? Strategies for change.
Examples of successful advocacy. "Tracking" legislation and providing
"testimony".

Tuesday, August 5. 6-7:30 PM In-person. Multnomah County Library - NEW
Albina Branch, 216 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR  

 

Representation, Our Federal Government and the Constitution

We'll look at the Constitution's creation, trace major changes and examine
current limitations. In so doing, we will shatter some myths! Current status
of democracy- The Constitution-Current issues of representation-Are changes
needed?

September 24, 2025. 5-6:30 PM. In-person. Fort Vancouver Public
Library-Cascade Park. 600 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver. WA.

 

Selected Civics for Adults Facebook posts:

I try to encourage people to know that ALL types of skills are helpful in
activism. For example, if you can come up with a good slogan, or design a
T-shirt.... 



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>From an Oregon Library Association Facebook post...

Non-pirated websites where you can read books for free:

1. Project Gutenberg

2. LibriVox

3. Internet Archive

4. Google Books

5. ManyBooks

6. Smashwords

7. BookBub

8. Open Library

9. Libby (App)

10. Hoopla (App)

11. Bookboon

12. PDF Books World

13. Feedbooks

14. Standard Ebooks

15. Baen Free Library

16. GetFreeEbooks

17. HathiTrust Digital Library

18. Planet eBook

19. Open Textbook Library

20. Google Play Books (Free Section)

21. Read Print

22. Wikibooks

23. Literature(dot) org

24. Bibliomania

25. PublicBookshelf

26. Sacred Texts

27. Classic Reader

28. International Children's Digital Library

29. University of Adelaide Library (via Internet Archive)

30. MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) - Literature Section

 

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I just want to mention that one of the best journalists to grace our airways
- and a great human being, overall - passed away recently. Bill Moyers was
someone I respected highly, for decades. You can find plenty of his writings
and interviews online. I encourage you to take a look, especially if he is
unknown to you. 

I have missed him these past few years since his retirement. May he rest in
peace.

-*

 

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More on my Civics for Adults Facebook page!

More at  <https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036>
https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036 

Ask your local library or community group to sponsor a workshop! Thanks. 

Flyer describing workshops:
<https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/2516289/normal_68015c18b94c1.pdf>
https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/2516289/normal_68015c18b94c1.pdf 

 

 

Donna L Cohen, MLIS, MEd

Portland, Oregon

503-737-1425

dcoheninfo at comcast.net <mailto:dcoheninfo at comcast.net>  

Civics for Adults - and Others - Workshops: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and
Inspire Political Engagement

Webpage www.civicthinker.info <http://www.civicthinker.info/>  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/

"My philosophy is very simple. When you see something that is not fair, not
right, not just - stand up, say something, speak up!" Rep. John Lewis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY 

 

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